David Michael Jansen
	
(704) 582-1557
david.m.jansen@gmail.com 
www.actualblue.com  

Cover Letter/Summary:

My Web and graphic design strengths are in my logical layout and attention to detail as well as my ability to learn new applications quickly.  My specialty is working with programmers (ASP, .NET, ColdFusion, etc.) and being their creative connection. Other strengths include working with various browser compatibility and cross-platform issues, clear architecture of information, and graphic compression and optimization. I work well as a member of a team, and also work productively while unsupervised.

Employment History:

Bank of America 
Web Designer/Content Integration Analyst :: 2001 - 2011. 
Utilizing primarily Dreamweaver, PhotoShop and Fireworks, I designed and developed a large range of Web-Based Training modules as well as Internal Web sites and Quick Reference Cards. Other duties included Content Integration and technical support of content of the bank's Learning Management System as well as Quality Assurance processes and templates for Web and mobile applications. 

Westar NewMedia 
Web Designer/Creative Director :: 1998 - 2000. 
Worked closely with clients to design and develop Web solutions from concept to launch, concentrating on appearance and front-end development of e-commerce and informative Web sites.  Created brands for emerging companies while also following established brands from other companies. Also, trained clients to market and maintain their companies’ online presence. Other responsibilities included scanning, graphic creation, updating Web site content, overseeing junior designers and drafting materials for marketing use. 

The Albany Herald 
Copy Editor/Paginator :: 1997 - 1998. 
Edited news copy and laid out pages for 35,000 circulation, full-color daily newspaper. Other responsibilities included a weekly insert, approving pages ready to go to press, graphic manipulation, touching-up photos, downloading files, and troubleshooting problems. 

Education:

Western Carolina University :: 1992 - 1996. 
Major: B.A. in English — Writing and Editing Concentration. 
Minor: Biology. 
Honors: Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society.

Computer Skills:

I am comfortable working in either a Mac or Windows environment, utilizing many applications and languages — some of which include: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, SharePoint, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Lectora, Saba Publisher, CSS, Coursebuilder, FrontPage, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, Fireworks, Flash, PageMaker, Interdev, Microsoft Office, etc.
Seminars and Relevant Classes:	JavaScript, Flash, SharePoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, 2D Design, etc.
 

Portfolio:

www.actualblue.com 

References:

Dan Simonetti
980-939-1000
daniel.a.simonetti@bankofamerica.com

John Schulze
714-345-9490
j_schulze@me.com 

Trevor Moulton
704-248-6833
trevor.moulton@bankofamerica.com

Robert Johnson 
704-562-6773
rjohnson@dreamkey.com